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- Allan King was born on February 6, 1930 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He was a director and producer, known for Dying at Grace (2003), Warrendale (1967) and Avonlea (1990). He was married to Colleen Murphy. He died on June 15, 2009 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- SpouseColleen Murphy(? - June 15, 2009) (his death, 4 children)
- His films were usually made with only a camera operator and a sound technician. They typically lack interviews and narration.
- He began his career making documentaries at the CBC.
- He was an independent film-maker who did innovative work in the cinema-verite style.
- Self-interest is the reason I make most of my films. I'm getting older and I'm going to die. I thought I'd better find out what it's about. (on making the documentary Dying at Grace (2003), about hospice patients)
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